Night Vocab Section 2 Quiz

What was the primary function of crematories in concentration camps like Birkenau?

• To provide heat for the camp

• To dispose of waste

• To cremate the bodies of deceased prisoners

• To cook food for the prisoners

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What role did SS officers play in concentration camps?

• They were primarily responsible for medical care

• They served as guards and administrators

• They were in charge of food distribution

• They provided spiritual support to the prisoners

What is the Kaddish in the context of concentration camps?

• A type of bread given to prisoners

• A form of punishment

• A Jewish prayer for the dead

• A secret code used by prisoners

What does the term "clout" most closely relate to in the context of concentration camps?

• The influence or power of certain prisoners or officers

• Hitting something with the force of hand or weapon

• A method of communication between camps

• A common illness among prisoners

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What was Birkenau primarily known for during the Holocaust?

• It was a major industrial center

• It was a subcamp primarily for women

• It was an extermination camp

• It was a medical experimentation site

What condition does "colic" refer to, which might have been common in concentration camps due to poor living conditions?

• A type of infectious disease

• Severe abdominal pain

• A psychological disorder

• A skin infection

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "convalescent" mean in the context of concentration camps?

• Prisoners who were selected for execution

• Prisoners who were recovering from illness or injury

• Prisoners who were in charge of other inmates

• Prisoners who were used for forced labor

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How would you describe the conditions inside concentration camps like Birkenau?

• Comfortable and sanitary

• Crowded and unsanitary

• Spacious and clean

• Well-maintained and healthy

What was the significance of "Buna" in the context of concentration camps?

• It was a type of food ration

• It was a smaller work camp

• It referred to synthetic rubber produced in labor camps

• It was a term for high-ranking officers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which word best describes the overall condition of prisoners in concentration camps?

• Content

• Healthy

• Wretched

• Fortunate

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4